AGRICULTURAL INSPECTOR 2 - SEASONAL - MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS WAIVED

JOB The Nevada Department of Agriculture, Division of Plant Health and Compliance, Pathology and Seed Program is seeking to fill 2 seasonal positions (working full-time hours) in Sparks. This position is responsible for performing field inspections and surveys for plant diseases under the supervision of the seed program manager. This position is required to travel to agricultural and horticultural production areas, mainly in Lyon and Douglas counties. Duties include inspecting agricultural crops and nursery plants for diseases, collecting plant and soil samples from the field, performing nematode extraction in the lab, and assisting the agriculturist with seed certification programs.

Agricultural Inspectors perform sampling and inspection of agricultural products at shipping point inspection facilities and participate in pest control and noxious weed eradication; check and grade condition of fruits and vegetables and assist plant pathologists and entomologists in the preparation of samples for analysis.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 2026-001, ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN WAIVED FOR THIS POSITION UNTIL JUNE 30, 2026.

Please refer to the link for more information: https://gov.nv.gov/Newsroom/ExecOrders/Executive-Orders/Graduation from high school or equivalent education and one year of experience in agricultural sciences or related sciences performing agricultural duties; OR one year of experience as an Agricultural Inspector I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination or education and experience as described above.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

General knowledge of:

agricultural produce; noxious weeds; pesticides and herbicides; insect specimen preservation and mounting techniques.

Ability to:

follow established procedures; read maps; read and comprehend routine correspondence and policy manuals; inspect agricultural produce visually; candle eggs; write inspection reports and work summaries; read and interpret information on pesticide labels; operate and repair motorized spray equipment.

Recruiter Contact Information:

Sonja Grass

• SonjaGrass@admin.

nv.gov

AGRICULTURAL INSPECTOR 2

• SEASONAL
• MINIMUM

QUALIFICATIONS WAIVED

State of Nevada (NV) Sparks, NV 89431 $39,818.16

• $57,252.96 a year
• Seasonal, Full-time $39,818.16
• $57,252.96 a year
• Seasonal, Full-time JOB The Nevada Department of Agriculture, Division of Plant Health and Compliance, Pathology and Seed Program is seeking to fill 2 seasonal positions (working full-time hours) in Sparks.

This position is responsible for performing field inspections and surveys for plant diseases under the supervision of the seed program manager. This position is required to travel to agricultural and horticultural production areas, mainly in Lyon and Douglas counties. Duties include inspecting agricultural crops and nursery plants for diseases, collecting plant and soil samples from the field, performing nematode extraction in the lab, and assisting the agriculturist with seed certification programs.

Agricultural Inspectors perform sampling and inspection of agricultural products at shipping point inspection facilities and participate in pest control and noxious weed eradication; check and grade condition of fruits and vegetables and assist plant pathologists and entomologists in the preparation of samples for analysis.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 2026-001, ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN WAIVED FOR THIS POSITION UNTIL JUNE 30, 2026.

Please refer to the link for more information: https://gov.nv.gov/Newsroom/ExecOrders/Executive-Orders/Graduation from high school or equivalent education and one year of experience in agricultural sciences or related sciences performing agricultural duties; OR one year of experience as an Agricultural Inspector I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination or education and experience as described above.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

General knowledge of:

agricultural produce; noxious weeds; pesticides and herbicides; insect specimen preservation and mounting techniques.

Ability to:

follow established procedures; read maps; read and comprehend routine correspondence and policy manuals; inspect agricultural produce visually; candle eggs; write inspection reports and work summaries; read and interpret information on pesticide labels; operate and repair motorized spray equipment.

Recruiter Contact Information:

Sonja Grass

• SonjaGrass@admin.

nv.gov